What does metadata mean in the workflow API?

What does metadata mean in the workflow API?

Workflow rules are available in API version 13.0 and later. This metadata type represents the valid types of workflow rules and actions associated with a standard or custom object. An array of all alerts for the object associated with the workflow.

How does a workflow rule work in Salesforce?

A workflow rule sets workflow actions into motion when its designated conditions are met. You can configure workflow actions to execute immediately when a record meets the conditions in your workflow rule, or set time triggers that execute the workflow actions on a specific day.

How to access and use metadataservice.cls?

HI Go to setup–> API –>Metadata API. Click on the link and save the XML as WSDL. Go to apex classes–> click –> generate from WSDL. Now you will be having class with methods. Just like the example “metadataservice”. Thanks Ezdhan.

How to change picklist values using Metadata API?

To change picklist values you need to consume metadata API. Refer below link for more details. If that helps mark this as best answer. cheers..! Thanks Ezdhan. But i didnt get my anwsers for the question 1. How to install the Metadata API 2. How to use the metadataAPI

Where can I find the workflowrule object in Salesforce?

Includes access to the associated WorkflowRule object in Salesforce Metadata API. Available from API version 30.0 or later. The full name of the associated metadata object in Metadata API. Query this field only if the query result contains no more than one record.

What does workflowalert mean in email in Salesforce?

WorkflowAlert represents an email alert associated with a workflow rule. Additional email addresses. This field is similar to the CC field in email clients. For the email to be sent successfully, set a value for ccEmails or recipients. You can set values for both fields.

How does sharingrules work in Salesforce Metadata API?

SharingRules enables you to share records with a set of users, using rules that specify the access level for the target user group. This type extends the Metadata metadata type and inherits its fullName field. For more information, see “Sharing Rules” in Salesforce Help.

How does the outbound messaging API work in Salesforce?

The API Version field is automatically generated and set to the current API version when the outbound message was created. This API version is used in API calls back to Salesforce using the enterprise or partner WSDL. The API Version can only be modified by using the Metadata API.

How to set up outbound messaging in soap?

You configure an outbound message to include a sessionId and specify a user in the User to send as field. The user doesn’t have outbound messaging disabled. A change in a contact record triggers an outbound message from the specified user, with the sessionId to your outbound message listener.

How does a change in contact record trigger an outbound message?

A change in a contact record triggers an outbound message from the specified user, with the sessionId to your outbound message listener. Your outbound message listener calls the Lightning Platform API and updates the same contact record which triggered the outbound message. The update triggers an outbound message.